"What's wrong? Why are you not walking?" Wei Wangqing asked, holding a lantern.
Looking at the person in front of him, Chen Zhiyan felt that he would never find anyone better than her in his life.
Someone who would turn back to find him if he realized he hadn't followed.
"It's nothing, I just think Your Highness is really nice."
Wei Wangqing felt a little embarrassed as Chen Zhiyan stared straight at her. When did Chen Zhiyan become so good at flirting?
"Oh, let's hurry, there won't be any room left by the river soon."
Chen Zhiyan smiled inwardly. Was His Highness shy?
Chen Zhiyan felt like he had turned on some strange channel.
The two walked towards the riverbank and saw that the bank was brightly lit. Countless lanterns lit by believers floated on the river, illuminating the lights of thousands of homes.
The two of them came over and occupied a corner of the riverbank, and the surrounding area immediately became empty. Many people stared at them, unable to take their eyes off them.
There's no other reason than that these two people are simply too outstanding in appearance and demeanor, making them clearly different from ordinary people like them.
Wei Wangqing put down the lantern in his hand, held the river lantern in both hands, and looked at Chen Zhiyan.
Let's make a wish.
"good."
My first wish is for my parents and sister to be well; my second wish is for our country to be prosperous and our people at peace; and my third wish is to be with them year after year.
After silently reciting the prayer, Wei Wangqing placed the lantern into the river with both hands and gently pushed it.
The lanterns created ripples that drifted into the distance.
Wei Wangqing turned around and found Chen Zhiyan standing there, seemingly lost in thought.
She gently nudged him. "What's wrong? What are you thinking about? Hurry up and release the lanterns."
Chen Zhiyan snapped out of his daze and hummed in response.
'I wish that all her wishes may come true.'
After returning to his residence, Chen Zhiyan opened the box that had previously contained the letter, carefully examined the scroll again, and then gently placed it back into the box.
The lantern was hung above the bed, so even with eyes closed, a light illuminated the path forward.
Time flies, and years pass quickly.
Before we knew it, it was that time of year again when the grass grows and the birds sing.
Nothing has changed lately. Oh, the only strange thing is the Fifth Prince. I don't know why he suddenly started sending me gifts.
After thinking about it, I don't think I have anything that the Fifth Prince needs to please me.
Perhaps the other party had too much money, Wei Wangqing didn't think much of it.
In the imperial court.
The courtiers were arguing endlessly about who would be more suitable to be sent as an envoy to the Southern Dynasty.
Since the two countries have become friendly nations, a variety of unprecedented congratulatory gifts have followed.
The Southern Emperor is about to celebrate his coming-of-age ceremony, and naturally, the Great Wei needs to send someone to offer their congratulations.
Since this was the first time the two countries had exchanged congratulations in a positive sense, the Queen attached great importance to it.
But in the end, there weren't many candidates.
Those of too low a status are unacceptable, but those of too high a status, such as the Crown Princess, are also unacceptable.
The crown prince of a country should naturally remain in the capital to oversee the affairs of the nation.
Therefore, the suitable candidates are Prince An, the Prime Minister, and the Sixth Princess.
Yes, Wei Wangqing has been nominated again.
She was helpless too! It's just that these kinds of things are never up to her to decide whether to go or not.
However, some people objected, saying, "The Prime Minister is too old to travel long distances."
The Prime Minister was also filled with tears. He wasn't much older than Prince An, yet they looked like they were from completely different age groups. He didn't know whether to say he looked older or that Prince An had some secret to eternal youth!
The Empress also felt that what the minister said made sense. The prime minister did look very old and was no longer suitable to go on missions. Moreover, it would not be good for our country's image to the outside world. Wouldn't it make the Southern Dynasty think that our Great Wei had no one to rely on?
The Prime Minister was also helpless because he failed to be elected for this reason!
The officials then assumed that the choice would be between Prince An and the sixth princess.
However, the Empress and Prince An knew in their hearts that the only choice would be the Sixth Princess. She had promised never to set foot in the Southern Dynasty again in order to get Nan Xiangyue to leave. The Empress wouldn't feel comfortable letting her go.
Even if Nan Xiangrong wanted to accompany them, it would probably be impossible.
The Empress would not allow both of her children to go to the Southern Dynasty, and Prince An couldn't help but feel that his initial idea had been too naive.
As expected, it was the Empress who spoke in the end, and the sixth princess was chosen as the candidate.
Upon returning home, Wei Wangqing couldn't help but feel that he was truly destined to be a workaholic!
When he returned to the manor and saw Wu Changming strolling leisurely, he was filled with anger. "You, come with me to the Southern Dynasty."
"What?" Wu Changming exclaimed in surprise, as if disaster had struck out of nowhere.
"What are you going to the Southern Dynasty for? Why am I going too?"
"I'm going to the Southern Dynasty on a diplomatic mission to celebrate the birthday of the young emperor. As for you?" Of course, it's because I don't like you and you've run into my line of fire.
“I saved you and helped you. The journey to the Southern Dynasty is fraught with danger. Shouldn’t you stay by my side and protect me?” Wei Wangqing argued illogically.
"How can I protect you?" Wu Changming said helplessly. He felt that His Highness was acting like an unreasonable child.
"What if someone poisons me? Of course, you must keep a close watch on me and save me from danger," Wei Wangqing said smugly. "No idle people are allowed in my manor!"
Especially when she herself is always busy!
"That's possible, but what about the clinic I run in Kyoto?"
"What? You opened a clinic?" No wonder he was so busy the other day.
What should we do? Should we go to the palace and borrow a royal physician?
Suddenly, she remembered that the Empress had said something about not allowing Wu Changming to leave the capital, lest he become uncontrollable. Although she didn't think so, the Empress had indeed said that.
Sigh, this spur-of-the-moment decision has turned into quite a hassle.
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